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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.92, 288.06 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.92, 288.06 and 139.92 is: 210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.92 : 288.06 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.92/288.06 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.92x = 288.06 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.92x = 40,305.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,305.36/191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.01

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